2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI [Video]

As the digital transformation in the Middle East accelerates, Jyoti Lalchaldani shares insights on the key technologies shaping the region’s future and the challenges organizations must navigate.

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The Middle East is rapidly evolving into a global hub for technological innovation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year in the region’s digital landscape. In a recent interview with Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), we explore the key trends and technologies that will shape the future of the Middle East and the challenges organizations will face in their digital transformation journey.

Looking ahead to 2025, Lalchandani identifies several technological trends that will define the Middle East’s digital landscape. AI and machine learning are poised to drive innovation across multiple sectors, particularly government, healthcare, and finance. Generative AI, in particular, will have a profound impact, with ethical considerations and …